Day 01: Trivandrum
Arrival at Trivandrum and transfer to a Beach Resort near Kovalam "Cormorant Cove". A Honeymooners Paradise at Kovalam located in between the beach and backwater. Flower arrangements and a complimentary Fruit Basket at your room.

Day 02: Trivandrum
Trip to Cape Comorine (Kanyakumari) The lands end of India enroute to visit admanabhapuram Palace and back to Resort for overnight.

Day 03: Trivandrum/Alleppey
08.00 a.m Start from your hotel by car to Alleppey (Venice of the East) . A rustic backwater town of Kerala to board your Houseboat. Once rice carrier turned to be a house to see the rural and natural village life of Kerala. Take the journey through the narrow canals to get a beautiful landscape sightseeing and browse the rural life, Snake boats, local fishing, Chinese Fishing, Kuttanad (Paddy fields- The rice bowl of Kerala), Churches, Temples etc... Your boat will anchor near the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary for the overnight sleep on board. On Day04, 10.00 a.m check out from boat after the breakfast and bird watch.

Day 04: Alleppey/Munnar
Move to Munnar Hill Station; literally meaning three rivers, is situated on the confluence of three rivers. The average altitude is over 4000 feet above sea level. This quiet little tea town boasts of many colonial bungalows, tea factories, wild life sanctuaries and many lakes. Among the exotic floral found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower, which bathes the hills in blue, once in every twelve years (The next bloom is expected in 2006 A.D only). The interesting places are Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Anamudi etc. Your overnight stay at Tea County/Copper Castle

Day 05: Munnar
Sight seeing in and around Munnar. Over night at hotel.

Day 06: Munnar/Cochin/Departure
Start from Munnar to Cochin. Drop at Airport/Railway Station. Tour Ends.

Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Morning Arrive & transfer check-in to the Hotel Trident - Lunch at the hotel. Charming low-rise building located on Willingdon Island. Afternoon the afternoon is free to relax. Evening, enjoy a sunset cruise.

Day 02: Cochin
Morning - After breakfast, a half-day City sightseeing, visiting the Jewish Synagogue, built over 400 years ago, containing beautiful Belgiang paved with hand-painted tiles from China; the Dutch Palace with its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayanas; St. Fr. First European church built in India (16th Century)& the original burial site of Vasco Da Gama; the Chinese fishing nets a bordering the Cochin. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Cochin/Kumarakom
Morning After breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom. Lunch at the Resort. Afternoon Relax at the Resort. Evening, free for a sunset cruise in a houseboat. Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 04: Kumarakom/Munnar
Morning After breakfast, transfer to Munnar - Lunch at the Resort, Afternoon Visit Rajamalai in the Eravikulam National Park to view the famous Nilgiri Tahr (mounting goat). Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 05: Munnar/Thekkady
Morning Enjoy and early morning walk & take in the scenic beauty of this hill town. After breakfast at the Resort, Lunch at the Resort. Afternoon Guided tour of a spice plantation Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 06: Thekkady
Morning After an early breakfast, a 4-hour jungle trek, returning for lunch to the Resort. Afternoon A two-hour boat ride at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During the Boat ride on Lake Periyar, spot the wild Indian Gaur, monkeys, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar and birds of myriad varietiest. With an area of 77 Sanctuary lies at an elevation of 914 mts. Above sea level in the hills of the Western Ghats.

Day 07: Thekkady/Cochin/Departure
Morning After breakfast, transfer to Cochin for departure.

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Hotel check-in is at 12.00 noon. Assistance on arrival by our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai/Bangalore
Early this morning transfer to the Railway Station in time for the train to Bangalore. Bangalore is well for its software industry and draught-beer.

Day 03: Bangalore/Hassan
Morning a short drive through Bangalore city and then drive on to Hassan, From where we will venture out to see some of the most strikingly beautiful temple sculptures of India. In the afternoon we visit Belur, a quaint hamlet on the banks of the Yagachi River, and once the capital of the Hoysala Empire.

Day 04: Hassan/Mysore
In the morning we visit Halebid with its 12th century Hoysaleswara Temple. In the afternoon we drive to Mysore, and on arrival, check-in at hotel.

Day 05: Mysore/Ooty
Mysore is one of the finest cities of south India with tree-lined boulevards, beautiful gardens and stately buildings. In the afternoon we drive up to Ooty, (2268 meters) "Queen of Hill Stations", which still has the lingering flavor of the British Raj.

Day 06: Ooty
This morning we visit the Botanical Gardens, the Ooty Lake and to Doddabatta, the highest hill of the Nilgiris, from here one can have the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

Day 07: Ooty/Mysore/Chennai
We return to Mysore this morning in time to board the train to Chennai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 08: Chennai/Kanchipuram/Mahabalipuram/Chennai
Today we visit Kanchipuram, famous for its brilliant Kanjivaram silk sarees. Continue onto Mahabalipuram. Evening return to Chennai.

Day 09: Chennai/Departure
Hotel checkout is 12.00 noon late evening transfer to the airport in time to board your onward flight from India.

Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Arrive & transfer check-in to the Hotel Trident - Lunch at the hotel. charming low-rise building located on Willingdon Island. The afternoon is free to relax. Evening, enjoy a sunset cruise.

Day 02: Cochin
After breakfast, a half-day City sightseeing, visiting the Jewish Synagogue, built over 400 years ago, containing beautiful Belgiang paved with hand-painted tiles from China; the Dutch Palace with its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayanas; St. Fr. First European church built in India (16th Century)& the original burial site of Vasco Da Gama; the Chinese fishing nets a bordering the Cochin. Afternoon at leisure Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Cochin/Kumarakom
After breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom. Lunch at the Resort. Afternoon Relax at the Resort. Evening, free for a sunset cruise in a houseboat. Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 04: Kumarakom/Munnar
After breakfast, transfer to Munnar - Lunch at the Resort, afternoon visit Rajamalai in the Eravikulam National Park to view the famous Nilgiri Tahr (mounting goat). Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 05: Munnar/Thekkady
Enjoy and early morning walk & take in the scenic beauty of this hill town. After breakfast at the Resort, proceed to Thekkady Lunch at the Resort. Afternoon guided tour of a spice plantation Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 06: Thekkady
After an early breakfast, a 4-hour jungle trek, returning for lunch to the resort. Afternoon a two hour boat ride at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During the Boat ride on Lake Periyar, spot the wild Indian Gaur, monkeys, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar and birds of myriad varieties. With an area of 77 Sanctuary lies at an elevation of 914 mts. Above sea level in the hills of the Western Bhats.

Day 07: Thekkady/Kovalam
After breakfast, transfer to Kovalam: an enchanting beach resort. You're your self into hotel and enjoy the sun at sandy beaches. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Kovalam
Day to relax at beaches. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Kovalam/Cape Comorin/Kovalam
Take a same day return trip to Cape Comorin. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Kovalam
Day to relax at beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Kovalam/Trivandrum/Departure
Transfer to airport to take the flight to Trivandrum from where you will take connecting flight to onward destination.

Day 01: Chennai
Full day city tour of Chennai including the Snake park and Kaapaleswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the museum.

Day 02: Chennai/Mahaballipuram
Morning visit the Dravidian style culture temples at Mahaballipuram, the shore temple and the monolithic sculpture of the ancient India. After lunch a visit to the village and later relax on the beach.

Day 03: Mahaballipuram/Kanchipuram/Pondichery
Reach Kanchipuram by lunch time and after visiting the famous temples and the silk weaving centre. After lunch leave for Pondichery by road. In ancient India Kanchipuram was referred to as "the golden girdle".

Day 04: Pondichery
Morning visit the Sri Aurobindo's Ashram (a meditation centre) and city tour of the once French colony. Post lunch tour of Auroville (an international city with inhabitants from all over the world) and visit the Mata Mandir meditation centre.

Day 05: Pondichery/Chidambaram
After breakfast leave for Chidambaram, known as the city of "The Cosmic Dancer", Lord Shiva. Full day visit of the religious city of Chidambaram.

Day 06: Chidambaram/Tanjore
After breakfast depart for Tanjore enroute visiting the temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built in 1220 A.D.

Day 07: Tanjore/Thiruchirapalli
Morning visit the Brihadeshwara temple, a typical South Indian architecture from the 11th century, the Saraswati Mahal Library. After lunch depart for Thiruchirapalli. Upon arrival visit the Srirangam Temple and the Rock Fort.

Day 08: Thiruchirapalli/Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai and reach by noon at Madurai. After lunch visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple, a huge dravidian civilization temple complex.

Day 09: Madurai/Periyar
Depart in the morning for Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary (135 kms). Afternoon boat cruise on the lake to get a closer look at the wild elephants.

Day 10: Periyar/Cochin
Drive to Cochin via Kumarokom and lunch at the resort. The Malabar cuisine is one of the best in the world for seafood and spices. Visit the Dutch palace and the Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of Cochin.

Day 11: Cochin/Allepey
One hour drive to reach the small beautiful town of Allepey situated on the backwaters of Kerala.

Day 12: Allepey/Trivandrum
Morning boat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala (three hours on the boat) and then continue by road to Trivandrum for lunch. After lunch visit the Napier museum and the world-renowned Padmanabhaswamy temple and later proceed to the beach resort at Kovalam.

Day 13: Trivandrum/Mumbai
Morning free at the beach or time for an ancient Indian herbal massage by expert masseurs. After lunch transfer to the airport to connect flight to Mumbai.

Day 01: Trivandrum/Kovalam
Arrival at Trivandrum and transfer to a fine beach resort in Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach lovers paradise caters for lively, sporty, relaxing and fun tastes. Infact everything along its miles of golden sands. Rest of the days at leisure.

Day 02: Kovalam (Exc. Cape Comerin)
By dawn after an early breakfast, Journey to the Lands End to India. Cape Comerin through the borders of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Guided tour to the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace - India's largest wooden palace! With intrinsic carvings and wonderful woodwork. Sucheendram Temple which has an emporium of art treasure from various periods in history, and finally to the tip of India to worship the Rock Temple with natures fading Sunlight - Sunset. Back to the hotel in Kovalam.

Day 03: Kovalam/Kumarakom
11 a.m. your hose boat is ready to take you off from front of your home. The water -web slowly opens up its secrets to you, lush paddy fields, pregnant palms, singing Siberian ducks and the ancestral music of the fishermen. As the sunsets drop anchor at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and enjoy your dinner on board.

Day 04: Kumarakom/Thekkady
Wake up to the calm of the backwaters and after a leisurely Bird watch, enjoy breakfast on board and the boat disembark at the boat jetty, Proceed to Thekkady to check-in a charming resort. The thatched cottages and rooms furnished with lovely antiques, set in the midst of fragrant spice plants and with the added facility of a lovely swimming pool to relax in, makes this resort special.

Day 05: Thekkady
Morning after an early breakfast at the resort, proceed for a guided tour of Spice Country. Visit Cardamom and Pepper plantation, Tribal village deep inside the forest gives you a close - quarter insight in to the curious ways of Neolithic life. Lunch is at the Lake Palace, which is a lovely old palace set on an island in the middle of the Periyar lake and wildlife sanctuary. In the evening take the boat cruise to view the herds of Elephants and other wildlife on the banks of the Periyar reservoir. Return to the resort for dinner.

Day 06: Thekkady/Munnar
Morning boat ride to watch wildlife and after breakfast from the hotel moving to Munnar through the gurgling streams, low flying clouds and mist filled valleys with tea plants, now we are at an altitude of 1524 meter. Here you can see the endangered Nilagiri Thar that roams on a stretch of grasslands or sighting a Guar, Languor, Lion tailed Masque and Sambar is not uncommon. Your night stay at Star homes or Sterling resorts.

Day 07: Munnar
After an early breakfast climbing down the hills by road to Malappuram stay at MALABAR HERITARESO KOKKUR; Primitive village farmhouse in the midst of coconut trees, fruit plants, spice and paddy fields-single house in one Sq. Km area with 150 years old traditions. In this heritage home you can enjoy Food in Arecanut palm leaf, Coconut shell spoon, Clay pots, Kerosene Ranthal lights, and Bicycle for village ride.

Day 08: Munnar
After breakfast you are going to fast through the traditional work life of Malabar. BAYPORE THOW MAKING, WALL CARPET MAKING. After dinner cultural programs will be performed at the Heritareso.

Day 09: Munnar
Today is a cultural day for you, you can watch and research some cultural programs like KOLKALI, PULLUVAN PATTU, and VEENAPATTU of Kerala by visiting KERALA KALAMANDALAM School of Traditional Arts for the traditional dancing forms Mohiniyattom, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi, Kathakali, Koodiyattom,Thayambaka etc...

Day 10: Munnar/Cochin
Early morning, after breakfast we say good by to the Malappuram family and heading towards Cochin. On the way at Trichur we see THE BIG ELEPHANT HOUSE with more than 40 elephants, which are the property of one of the most famous and richest temples of Kerala THE LORD KRISHNA TEMPLE GURUVAYOOR and GRANITE CARVING PLACE where the Idols were getting birth. By tea time we reach Cochin and stay at a beautiful renovated colonial style house located in Fort Cochin "Queen of Arabian Sea".

Day 11: Cochin
After breakfast go on a local sightseeing tour The Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 A.D, the ravishing Dutch Palace and the fascinating Chinese nets. Browse through the spice trading centers, numerous antique shops. After sunset you can witness "Kathakali" the classical dance form of Kerala. Dinner at a Sea food specialty restaurant.

Day 12: Cochin/Kovalam
Back to Kovalam transfer is optional by Road/Train. From Thiruvallom our country boat will take you to our own Eco-friendly beach resort near Kovalam which is set amidst of the green lagoons and blue Arabian sea, a peace of land with golden sands. Rest of the days is at leisure to enjoy the sun and the surf.

Day 13: Kovalam
Relax at beach.

Day 14: Kovalam/Departure
Check - out of resort and transfer to Trivandrum to board the outbound Flight.

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai, meet-assist and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai
Full day visit Mumbai. Visits Gateway of India and Hanging Garden, St. John's Church, Prince of Wales Museum, University and High Court. Evening transfer to airport for flight to Hyderabad. Arrive and transfer to Hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai/Hyderabad
Full day visit Hyderabad city. Visits Charminar, Mecca Masjid, and Birla Mandir Temple and Fort Golconda. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Hyderabad/Gulbarga
Leave by surface for Gulbarga Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit Gulbarga. Visits Jama Masjid. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Gulbarga/Bijapur
Leave by surface for Bijapur. Arrive and transfer to Hotel.

Day 06: Bijapur
Full day visit Bijapur. Visits Golgumbaz, Ibrahim Roza, Jama-e-Masjid, Asar Mahal, and Citadel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Bijapur/Badami
Leave by surface for Badami. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Badami. Badami has known for its cave temples, Archaeological Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Badami
Full day visits Aihole and Pattadakal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Badami/Hampi
Leave for Hampi. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit Hampi. Hampi Bazaar, Vittala Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Hampi
Full day visits Vijayanagar.

Day 11: Hampi/Goa
Leave for Goa. Arrive Goa and transfer to Hotel.

Day 12: Goa
Full day relax at Goa.

Day 13: Goa
Full day relax at Goa.

Day 14: Goa
Full day relax at Goa.

Day 15: Goa/Mumbai/Departure
Transfer to Goa airport for flight to Mumbai. Arrive and further transfer to International airport for flight back home.

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai, meet-assist and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai/Bangalore
Transfer to airport for flight IC 671 to Bangalore departure at 1000hrs and arrival at 1145hrs. On arrival, meet-assist and transfer to hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing.

Day 03: Bangalore/Hassan
Leave by surface to Hassan and on arrival transfer to hotel. Visit Belur and Halebid.

Day 04: Hassan/Sravanbelagola/Mysore
Leave by surface to Mysore en-route visits Sravanabelagola.

Day 05: Mysore
Full day sightseeing of Mysore including Somnathpuram. Maharaja Palace, the beautiful profile of this walled palace.

Day 06: Mysore/Ooty
Leave by surface to Ooty, on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon Situated in the Nilgiri hills it is a beautiful and scenic small hill station.

Day 07: Ooty/Cochin
Morning visit Doda Beta hills. Leave by surface to Cochin on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing of Cochin and in evening visits a performance of Kathakali dance drama.

Day 08: Cochin/Periyar
Leave by surface to Periyar on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon boat ride through the sanctuary. Boat ride through the sanctuary is the standard way of seeing the sanctuary.

Day 09: Periyar/Madurai
Leave by surface to Madurai and on arrival transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of Madurai. In evening visit Meenakshi temple for night ceremony.

Day 10: Madurai/Trichy
Leave by surface to Trichy on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing of Trichy including Srirangam. Rock Fort Temple.

Day 11: Trichy/Tanjore
Leave by surface to Tanjore and on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon Visit Tanjore. It was an ancient capital of Chola kings. Bhidadeshwar temple.

Day 12: Tanjore/Darasuram/Kumbakoram/Pondicherry
Leave by surface to Pondicherry en-route visits Kumbakonam and Darasuram. Kumbakonam is noted for many of its temples. Dharasuram and Gangakondacholapuram. Afternoon Sightseeing. Sri Aurbindo Ashram is one of the most popular places, which can be visited, besides there is Pondicherry museum.

Day 13: Pondicherry/Mahabalipuram
Leave by surface to Mahabalipuram en-route visits Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is sometimes also known as Shiv Vishnu Kanchi.

Day 14: Mahabalipuram
Sightseeing of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram also known as Mahamallapuram was the main port of the Pallava dynasty.

Day 15: Mahabalipuram: In Mahabalipuram.

Day 16: Mahabalipuram/Chennai: Leave by surface to Chennai and on arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 17: Chennai/Departure
In the evening transfer to international airport for flight to further destination.

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Hotel check-in 12.00 noon. Assistance on arrival by our Representative and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George and the Marina Beach.

Day 02: Chennai/Kanchipuram/Mahabalipuram
This morning we visit Kanchipuram, famous for its brilliant Kanjivaram silk sarees. Continue onto Mahabalipuram. Later visit the famous rock-cut and shore temples.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram/Pondicherry
We leave for the old Portuguese township of Pondicherry. Visit the Aurobindo Ashram and other sights before checking in at the hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to Auroville, a powerful happening of international integration.

Day 04: Pondicherry/Velankanni
Leave for the shrine of Our Lady at Velankanni, which like Lourdes in France is renowned for miraculous healing. Visit the inspiring Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. In the evening you may wish to recite the Rosary as our lady is carried in procession around her Basilica.

Day 05: Velankanni/Thanjavur
This morning we leave for Thanjavur. In the afternoon, visit the Temple and Museum (subject to being open).

Day 06: Thanjavur/Tiruchirappalli/Madurai
Leave for Tiruchirappalli and visit the Temple and Rock Fort. Continue onto Madurai.

Day 07: Madurai
This morning you will visit the famous Shree Meenakshi temple. The afternoon is free for independent activities.

Day 08: Madurai/Periyar
This morning we drive to Periyar. Enjoy a visit to the Periyar wild life Sanctuary in a boat on the Periyar Lake.

Day 09: Periyar/Kovalam
Ayurvedic Beach Resort (South of Kovalam) this morning we leave for south of Kovalam, on the shores of the Arabia Sea.

Day 10: Kovalam (Exc. Cape Comorin)
Ayurvedic Beach Resort - Cape Comorin Excursion - Early this morning take an excursion to Cape Comorin, confluence of the three great oceans - the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea to witness the sunrise. The Ayurvedic Beach Resort surrounded by pristine nature with a lovely beach, has a full-fledged Ayurvedic Centre. Ayurveda, the 3000 year old Indian system of medicine prescribes time tested and trusted methods to improve your physical and mental activity irrespective of the age group. It is the only system of medicine in the world that has methods to totally rejuvenate the body and mind. Day at leisure on the beach and time to benefit from the ancient herbal treatment of Ayurveda on your own.

Day 11: Kovalam/Alleppy/Cochin
Depart for Cochin. Enroute enjoy a cruise on the emerald palm fringed backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon we visit the Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, the Dutch Cemeter and the Chinese Fishing Nets.

Day 12: Cochin/Munnar
This morning drive up through groves of jackfruit trees, pineapple plantations and churches with beautiful facades to the hill station of Munnar set in the heart of the Western Ghats. Evening at leisure.

Day 13: Munnar/Ooty
In the morning we drive up to Ooty, (2268 meters) "Queen of Hill Stations", which still has the lingering flavor of the British Raj.

Day 14: Ooty/Mysore
This morning we visit the Botanical Gardens, the Ooty Lake and take an excursion to Doddabatta. In the afternoon we drive down to Mysore.

Day 15: Mysore/Hassan
Mysore is one of the finest cities of South India with tree-lined boulevards, beautiful gardens and stately buildings. Visit also the Mysore Palace. In the afternoon drive to Hassan.

Day 16: Hassan/Bangalore
This morning we will venture out to see some of the most strikingly beautiful temple sculptures of India. Visit the Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebid. In the afternoon drive to Bangalore, and check in to your hotel on arrival.

Day 17: Bangalore/Chennai
This morning enjoy a tour of Bangalore city. In the afternoon board the super-fast train to Chennai.

Day 18: Chennai/Departure
Morning at leisure. Hotel checkout is 12.00 noon. Late evening transfer the airport in time to board your onward flight to depart India. Bon Voyage!